9.3

really awful
Typical Repair Cost:
$1,200
Average Mileage:
48,400 miles
Total Complaints:
17 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. not sure (5 reports)
  2. replace canister assy and valve-purge control (4 reports)
  3. new battery (1 reports)
  4. new battery and speedometer assy (1 reports)
  5. replace canister assembly (1 reports)
  6. replace canister assy (1 reports)
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problem #17

Jan 252011

Elantra

  • Automatic transmission
  • 58,933 miles

visit 15 of 16 for stalling. This visit they replaced the fuel pump and sender module a. This will be my longest band-aid before I am in again for stalling. This visit, as I am close to the end of my 60000 mile warranty, I am promised by the service manager that they will continue to fix this problem if it continues again. I will find out in 10 months that this manager is no longer with the company and they will not fix the problem unless I pay, that is visit 16.

- Nicole S., Holiday, FL, US

problem #16

Dec 062011

Elantra

  • Automatic transmission
  • 71,999 miles

On 12/6/11, my car stalled again for the 16th time. Once again, I am told I need a purge valve and canister assemble and a valve canister clove. Hyundai of New Port Richey, Fl has told me that they will not pay for the repair because the car is out of warranty even though the former service manager had told me it would be covered because of the history. Why should I have to be responsible for this repair when they fixed the same problem 13065 miles and 10 months previous?

The car continues to stall as I am fighting with Hyundai about this. It is 01/01/12 and I have not had a solution from Hyundai except for them telling me to pay for the repair. I have driven 302 miles since 12/6 as I am only using the car when 100% necessary. The car stalls when driving and a couple of times almost causing an accident. I have almost been hit from behind 2 times in this month from my car stalling at a green light and another time it stalled while I was crossing an intersection and the bus coming at me had to swerve to miss me. Will it take an accident for Hyundai to take ownership of this problem? Why should injury have to happen to me or someone else before they fix the car or replace it?

I even offered to trade in on a Sonata, but they were offering me very little for my car. As a teacher, I can not bank on what my pay-check will look like (if I have one) next year, so I am trying to be responsible and not getting a car loan. Their response to that was if I lose my job in the first year, they will buy the car back for what is owed on it... like that would help since then I would have NO car...

- Nicole S., Holiday, FL, US

problem #15

Dec 162009

Elantra

  • Automatic transmission
  • 45,001 miles

visit 6 of 16 for stalling. This time they had my car for 8 days, drove 103 miles and could not duplicate the problem. For me, I had the same problem as the past where the only way I can keep the car running was to floor the car and give it constant gas.

- Nicole S., Holiday, FL, US

problem #14

Sep 172009

Elantra

  • Automatic transmission
  • 42,377 miles

visit 5 of 16 for stalling. this time the RPMs jumped up and down while driving and stalled when coming to a stop. While driving, the car would not go unless you floor it and stalled while driving if you did not do this and it would stall when you came to a stop. They stated it was the battery and replaced that and the speedometer assy/inst cluster.

- Nicole S., Holiday, FL, US

problem #13

Sep 112010

Elantra

  • Automatic transmission
  • 56,521 miles

visit 10 of 16 for stalling. Car stalled leaving the dealership. They replaced the canister assy and valve-canister close again.

- Nicole S., Holiday, FL, US

problem #12

May 092008

Elantra

  • Automatic transmission
  • 22,849 miles

This is the 2nd of 16 visits for this problem. Car stalled 3 times while driving and the work order states: caused by use GDS has no DTC's. Road tested several times chk all wiring connector and fuel press all ok. Car stalled after tapping on MAF sensor road tested overnight and idle.

They had my car for 25 miles. They replaced the sensor assy-air flow

- Nicole S., Holiday, FL, US

problem #11

May 292008

Elantra

  • Automatic transmission
  • 23,379 miles

Trip 3 of 16 for stalling. This time, the car dies when driving above 40 mph and then coming to a stop. It still can be restarted. This is the first time they replaced the vavle-purge control and canister assy. They told me that fuel was being purged into the system engine causing it to run rich and stalling. They stated the purge valve sticking canister was full of fuel.

- Nicole S., Holiday, FL, US

problem #10

Dec 072010

Elantra

  • Automatic transmission
  • 57,264 miles

Visit 12 of 16 for stalling. Car stalled as I was leaving the dealership again they state no problems except the ABS.

- Nicole S., Holiday, FL, US

problem #9

Nov 302010

Elantra

  • Automatic transmission
  • 58,257 miles

visit 11 of 16 for stalling. They kept the car for 9 days and found no problems. They also had to replace my ABS assy due to the ABS failure. The car is still showing the same problems on this visit where it stalls while driving or stopping after getting gas

- Nicole S., Holiday, FL, US

problem #8

Jan 192011

Elantra

  • Automatic transmission
  • 58,933 miles

Visit 14 of 16 for stalling. As I was leaving the dealership, my car stalled. They replaced 2 canister assy and valve-canister close.

- Nicole S., Holiday, FL, US

problem #7

Jan 182011

Elantra

  • Automatic transmission
  • 58,932 miles

visit 13 of 16 for stalling. Car still stalls when driving or stopping. This time, there was a strong fuel smell in my car. They replaced the tank to vap tube (evap hose) and stated there were no other problems... until I picked the car up and visit 14 will happen

- Nicole S., Holiday, FL, US

problem #6

Sep 102010

Elantra

  • Automatic transmission
  • 56,520 miles

visit 9 of 16 for stalling. No problem found by Hyundai, but visit 10 will be on 09/11 when I picked up the car and it stalled on the way out of the dealership.

- Nicole S., Holiday, FL, US

problem #5

Jan 252010

Elantra

  • Automatic transmission
  • 46,270 miles

visit 7 of 16 for stalling. Car stalled while driving down the highway. Hyundai stated the canister was full with fuel and purge valve had debri in it. Replace the canister assy and valve-purge control.

- Nicole S., Holiday, FL, US

problem #4

Jun 102009

Elantra

  • Automatic transmission
  • 37,194 miles

visit 4 of 16 for stalling. Hyundai claimed that there was no problem found. Car started to vibrate and stalled twice that day. They road tested 6 miles and had the car for 8 miles. They stated on day 2 of the 7 days they had my car, that it was started, backed up slow, and no stalling.

- Nicole S., Holiday, FL, US

problem #3

May 102010

Elantra

  • Automatic transmission
  • 50,135 miles

visit 8 of 16 for stalling. The car is now starting to give me a hard time restarting after it stalls. It still stalls while driving or when stopping. Canister assy and valve-purge control replaced again.

- Nicole S., Holiday, FL, US

problem #2

Dec 012007

Elantra

  • Automatic transmission
  • 18,049 miles

This is the first of my 16 visits to Hyundai for stalling issues. At this time, the car would stall when you were coming to a stop and then start again once the car was turned off. Hyundai claimed it was a hard start and replaced my battery.

- Nicole S., Holiday, FL, US

problem #1

Jun 282010

Elantra

  • Manual transmission
  • 60,000 miles

Apparently, Hyundai's have a weakness that when you top of the gas tank, it corrodes in the vapor tank and goes back into the fuel lines. I had to replace the gas tank, vapor tank and all the fuel lines and caps. Royal pain, 3 days before I had to move!! Everyone I talk to says they always top off their tanks. I'd only done it for about 2 months because my needle never says full when I fill up. The dealer said they haven't seen this problem much with American cars. When it clicks - stop pumping!!! $1200 expense!!

- Nancy M., Georgetown, KY40324, US